title: Support of a child after brain tumour diagnosis.
abstract: 'Sam' was a six-year-old boy with medulloblastoma causing obstructive hydrocephalus and ataxia. Surgery, rehabilitation and possible long-term disability or neurological deficit were prepared for thoroughly by Sam and his family with the help of a multidisciplinary team. Full resection was successful but was followed by posterior fossa syndrome. His parents, who were under great stress throughout, were encouraged to communicate their concerns in a designated environment and to assist in their child's rehabilitation. A care plan ensured that they were involved with, but not overwhelmed by, his needs and the long-term prognosis.
authors.affiliation: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, University Hospital Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. rachel.perrow@uhbristol.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Rachel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Perrow
mesh_terms: D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008527:Medulloblastoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D010343:Patient Admission; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011379:Prognosis